Iga Sviatek qualified for the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon tournament. The world leader defeated Belinda Bencic in 3 sets with the score 6-7(4), 7-6(2) and 6-3.

Iga SvyatekPhoto: Action Press / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Iga Sviatek beat Belinda Bencic in the 1/8 finals of Wimbledon

Iga Sviatek respected her status as the favorite in the match with Belinda Bencic, but she did not have an easy match at all.

The world leader reached the quarterfinals after a match that lasted more than 3 hours.

The top Wimbledon favorite lost the first set to the 14th-ranked WTA player and saved two match points in the second set when the Swiss could have put an end to the controversy.

Taking the second set, Iga Sviatek recovered in the deciding match and controlled the proceedings, losing only 3 games.

Iga has a match against the winner Victoria Azarenka (20 WTA) and Elina Svitolina (76 WTA).

Wimbledon 2023 will take place from July 3 to 16, and HotNews.ro will keep you updated every day with the latest information from the All England Club.